Janata Dal (United) president Nitish Kumar assumed the role of Bihar Chief Minister for the ninth time on August 10, 2022, just 18 months after leaving the BJP-... Janata Dal (United) president Nitish Kumar assumed the role of Bihar Chief Minister for the ninth time on August 10, 2022, just 18 months after leaving the BJP-led NDA. Six ministers and two Deputy CMs from the BJP also took oath. Nitish justified the move as being "in Bihar’s interest," while the BJP asserted it was necessary "for the state's development." Known for political flexibility, Nitish has switched alliances multiple times since 2005, partnering with both BJP and RJD. Despite his unreliable political history, Nitish remains indispensable due to his clean image and the absence of a clear BJP CM face in Bihar.
The Uttarakhand government is poised to present the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill during the assembly session from February 5-8, fulfilling a BJP election promi... The Uttarakhand government is poised to present the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill during the assembly session from February 5-8, fulfilling a BJP election promise in 2022. The UCC drafting committee, formed in June 2022, has conducted extensive public consultations, receiving over 2 lakh written submissions and engaging with 20,000 people. The final draft emphasizes gender equality, uniform property rights, and adoption rules, with the objective of eliminating discrimination in civil laws based on religion. The UCC concept, aligned with the Directive Principles of State Policy in Article 44 of the Indian Constitution, aims to establish uniform regulations for marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, applying equally to all citizens irrespective of their religion.
Former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously
The central government has posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna to the late Bihar leader Karpoori Thakur during his birth centenary year. Thakur, a prominent b... The central government has posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna to the late Bihar leader Karpoori Thakur during his birth centenary year. Thakur, a prominent backward caste leader, served as Chief Minister twice and played a crucial role in advancing social justice policies, and expanding caste-based reservations in Bihar. Despite facing upper caste resentment for his progressive decisions, such as the 'Karpoori formula,' he left a lasting impact on education and job opportunities for marginalized groups. Thakur's clean and principled life, rooted in Gandhian values, has influenced the politics of social justice in Bihar, making him an enduring inspiration for the marginalized and underscoring the significance of conferring the Bharat Ratna on him.